Despite the rougher verses and not going for some high lines (he knows how to keep his voice, which is ironic when they play Aces in encores), this should be plausible for the DVD (maybe he will go for all the high notes). No scream. It's the only song he really struggles with, Hills and Hallowed are the other challenges, at least the former is not played in the encores.
Rod suggested some songs for the LOTB tour (iirc), which is a surprise for Maiden really. Bruce knows which songs are for a good live show, but he should be comfortable singing them. Aces is a favorite, but it's not like they didn't try it as a closer in 2022 (both times played because of a stage gimmick) and they have another big classic in Evil that was skipped. For example, Infinite Dreams is a perfect live song for them now.
Yeah, but is he good with such performances (when he's still great live) and to be recorded and released officially. He dropped Aquarius (also played near the end of the set) from his solo set, ofc not saying it is as popular.
And Simon played/it faster, which is an immediate improvement. It's so annoying to read comments ''they should retire'' because of the tempos or Bruce's mad decision.
No doubt.